Your favourite working knife

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golok

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Somehow I have this sneaky suspicion that for a number of people, the term "working knife" is a sturdy, inexpensive blade that could stand a lot of rough use.

Some of us have this tendency to carry with us a knife that we know we can depend upon and if we accidentally lose it, we won't shed a bucket of tears over it. We simply go out and buy another one exactly like it.

Some of these inexpensive work-horses are a joy to work it. You literally beat it to death and it bounces back to life just like a phoenix from ashes.

I have one or two of this type of work-horse in my drawer which I know I can depend on. The others, a bit more upmarket, I reserve for other things.
:D

What about you?
 
My BM 730 Ares, is what I consider my normal EDC work blade, scraping gaskets, cutting boxes, and the like, but for light duty cutting I usually grab my Rocky Moser CA legal auto, I just love hitting that button and letting that steel fly.:D :cool:
 
I carry and I use my Spydercos everyday, but for the really crappy jobs I use the blade in whatever multi-tool I'm carrying that day--usually a Gerber Compact Sport or Pro-Scout or my Leatherman PST.

Allen.
 
Ok, this may sound strange, but my Kershaw Chive. I don't do a lot of heavy work and it handles everything I need it to. For opening envelopes and the occasional box, it does just fine.

I'll use my Leatherman Wave or a cheap replaceable blade utility knife for anything heavier.
 
My Benchmade 556 Mini Griptilian (it finds its way into my pocket every single day since I got it back from Benchmade for a defect in the locking bar). It can take alot of hard use and won't break the wallet if something happens to it.

I like the Drop-point blade more so I got the 556. But I imagine the 555 is of the same quailty, just a different blade style.
 
Cold Steel Medium Voyager, Tanto point, full serrated. Got it for $22 think it was, from a friend. the pocket clip had broken off on him. So I just carry it in a pocket(few weeks ago I ground off the remaining part of the pocket clip and the lanyard ring so it's a little smaller profile.
 
I use my Obenauf Extra Small Model 2 for many cutting chores, but i use my Spyderco Jester and Sheepsfoot Ladybug for an incredible amount of utility cutting. This is doubly true in environments where I feel a larger knife would make other uncomfortable.
 
My favorite working knife? That's easy!!!!

Doris is the best looker in my collection, and also happens to be the best cutter. :)

dozier5.jpg
 
DAMN, Buzzbait - Looks like Marilyn Monroe sitting on those velvet pillows in the first Playboy issue! Nice!

:)
 
All my knives are work knives, but in particular I rely on my SAK Spartan and my Endura lightweight PE.
 
My Leatherman PST 1st, then my spartan.

The leatherman has a larger handle... easier for me to hold!

Zach
 
Well I use my Camillus EDC at work. This happened pretty much because I had no other knife that would be acceptable(I work in a retail store, mostly stock work). I would love to use my AR, but if a little old lady sees me whip out that I might have some explaing to do;). I am able to take out the EDC and use it without worries, and if anyone complains I can tell them what they can do with their opinions.:D
 
EDU = everyday use. (Maybe can't carry - like my Ontario machete !! :D )

I'll get burnt for this, I'm a knifemaker but my go everywhere piece is a trusty Kershaw Vapor II Onion design in AUS-6, super slick and a frame lock. HT seems good, I'll use it till the blade looks like an ice pick.

Second piece is one of either my Leatherman wave or very old SAK ( ? model).

3rd piece for the absolute hardest work is a rough handmade piece supposed to be tested to destruction - it won't die. PLain old 3-1/2inch O-1 carbon steel, diff. HT. a nasty looking stag handle and an oversized brass guard. It has a chisel ground clip on the spine that is fully sharp - it works great for ripping through boxes, etc.

I'm working on my next personal EDC - a fixed FT inspired by the Dozier range (see the pic in a previous post) - D-2 cryo, triple temper, 61HRC, 3-1/2inch, 3/16inch thick, drop point with stag handles, in my own pattern. Beat the living $%^# out of it and see if its worth making a few more for customers.

Those Doziers are real inspiring all right...

Cheers. Jason.
 
A Camillus Trapper or an old Schrade-Walden Stockman are with me most of the time, and do most of my knife work. But if I have some really tough stuff to do, I reach for my Newt Livesay NRGS or my Swamp Rat Bandicoot.

Indestructible!
 
An old school round hole ATS 34 AFCK. There are no reservations about using the knife for any dirty or tough job.

Although if I lost or broke this one it probably would not be easily replaced, with the same specs that is.
 
Frost of Sweden makes both stainless steel and laminated bladed knives. They are cheep so I don't sweat it when one is lost. Using one as a spear tip I managed to bend the blade tip (skewering a big rat). They sell the blades by them selves for people to handle them. Now I have several so I can use them as "loaner knives" when camping/fishing etc... for folders I think Camilus makes an all metal pocket knife (military issue)that is fairly cheap. I gave it to someone and replaced it with a non stainless knife made by Klien (a tool company)It looks like crap and has been shamelessly abused. When the blade got loose I re peened the pivot pin. As tough a Sebenzas are I don't think I would treat it like either of these knives :eek:
 
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